The Pacific Bulb Society has a large report on numerous species.
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With fascinating green variegated leaves, Bamburanta stands out with its color combination! Here’s all you need to know about how to grow it with our Ctenanthe lubbersiana Care guide!
This variegated, tropical beauty belongs to Southern Brazil and the Prayer plant family. It can usually reach up to 2-3 feet tall, with oval-shaped, long leaves flaunting irregular stripes in bands of yellow and green.
Ctenanthe lubbersiana loves warmer climates and medium indirect sunlight. The leaves are delicate and thin; they need higher humidity levels and frequent watering.
Fun Fact: Ctenanthe undergoes nyctinasty, where it folds up its leaves at night.
It is extremely easy to propagate this plant via stem cuttings. Snip off a 4-6 inches long stem and place it in soil or water. In 3-6 weeks, you will notice new roots growing from the nodes of the leaves.
Ctenanthe lubbersiana does best in indirect sunlight. This plant can also work well in low light conditions but never place it in a spot that receives direct light to avoid scorching of leaves.
This variegated plant loves to grow in moist and well-draining soil. Use a peaty soil mix combined with perlite to improve drainage.
Alternatively, mix sphagnum moss, coco coir, or coco peat with compost and perlite in a 3:1 ratio for best results. Also, add a thick layer of mulch on top to stop any loss of moisture.
Water Ctenanthe lubbersiana once the top 2-3 inches of the soil is a little dry for best results. It is not a drought-tolerant houseplant but rather forgiving if you sometimes forget to water it. Brown edges and leaf tips can be because of prolonged periods of dryness.
Ctenanthes love the hot and humid conditions and grow best in a temperature range of 65-85 ° F or 18-30°C. Do not
The Pacific Bulb Society has a large report on numerous species.
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